Customs, logistics & international trade.
Customs duties and taxes in Cameroon in 2026: calculation, VAT, CET and examples
How to calculate customs duties in Cameroon in 2026: CIF value, ECCAS-CEMAC CET, 19.25% VAT, levies, exemptions and a worked example.
Importing into Cameroon in 2026: full procedure, documents, customs, costs and timelines
2026 guide to importing into Cameroon: TIN, import declaration, RVC, BESC, PECAE, CAMCIS, documents, costs and clearance in Douala or Kribi.
Calculating vehicle and construction-equipment clearance in Cameroon in 2026: customs value, taxes and CAMCIS
Customs value, 2026 excise duties, VAT, CAMCIS and specific construction-equipment rules: how to estimate clearance before you buy.
Moving to Cameroon in 2026: customs, household goods, duty relief, vehicle and costs
Duty relief, inventory, vehicle, container and costs: the customs points to check before a move or a permanent return to Cameroon.
Importing from China to Cameroon in 2026: freight rates, LCL/FCL, timelines and customs clearance
Price, documents, LCL/FCL, timelines, BESC, PECAE and clearance: the practical 2026 guide to secure an import from China to Cameroon.
Douala–Bangui transit in 2026: transport to CAR, costs, timelines, T1/TTU and new infrastructure
Douala or Kribi, T1/TTU, Beloko, costs, timelines and 2026 upgrades: ALC's guide to moving cargo to Bangui and CAR.
Douala–N'Djamena transit in 2026: transport to Chad, T1/TTU, costs, documents and timelines
T1, TTU, guarantees, documents, costs and 2026 updates: ALC's guide to moving cargo from Douala/Kribi to N'Djamena.
My cargo has arrived at the Port of Douala but I cannot pick it up
Cargo arrived at the Port of Douala but no pickup: BAE, THC, exit permit, truck. Arrival ≠ clearance ≠ physical exit.
Importing and clearing a vehicle in Cameroon: complete procedure
Importing and clearing a vehicle in Cameroon: documents, identification, CAMCIS, customs value, Douala/Kribi and mistakes to avoid.
Complete Incoterms guide: table, responsibilities and how to import into Cameroon
The 11 Incoterms, responsibilities, costs and risks. A practical FOB, CIF, FCA, DAP and DDP guide for importing into Cameroon.
Why is my cargo held by Cameroon Customs?
Cameroon Customs hold: CIF value, HS code, CAMCIS lane, DI/RVC. How to read the status and regularise without confusing it with a port hold.
Demurrage at Douala Port: charges, timelines and ways to avoid extra costs
Demurrage, detention and storage at Douala Port: understand the charges and see how to anticipate clearance to limit extra costs.
My container is stuck at the Port of Douala: causes and solutions
Container stuck at the Port of Douala: locate the step (port, customs or logistics), the contacts and the steps for pickup.
The 15 hidden costs of an import into Cameroon
15 cost items of an import into Cameroon: freight, customs, THC, storage, demurrage, inland haulage. Warehouse-delivered cost formula.
Why the real cost of a container is not the supplier price
Supplier price vs real cost of a container in Cameroon: EXW, FOB, CIF. CIF Douala does not include clearance, THC or warehouse delivery.
The 10 mistakes that block an import into Cameroon after loading
10 mistakes that block an import into Cameroon after loading: CAMCIS, DI, Incoterm, free time, pickup. What to do once the vessel has sailed.
7 mistakes to avoid before shipping goods to Cameroon
Before shipping to Cameroon: 7 checks (product, PECAE, Incoterm, DI/RVC, file, budget). To be done before the supplier seals the container.
Calculating CIF value in CAMCIS: formula and a practical example in Cameroon
How do you calculate CIF value in CAMCIS? FOB + freight + insurance formula, currency conversion and a practical example for an import into Cameroon.
PECAE Programme in Cameroon: Complete Guide, ANOR Procedure and Certificate of Conformity
PECAE / ANOR: legal framework, mandated bodies, Routes A B C, inspection fees, 6-step procedure and CAMCIS integration in Douala and Kribi.
FOB or CIF in Cameroon: which should you choose for your import?
FOB or CIF to import into Cameroon? Compare freight control, insurance, risks and costs, and see when FCA/CIP may be a better fit.
The CAMCIS system: why tariff classification determines your clearance
HS code in CAMCIS: 10-digit structure, binding tariff information, red-circuit risks and advice for accurate classification.
The T1 regime (international transit): moving goods to Chad and CAR safely
T1 regime: CAMCIS declaration, GPS beacons, customs bond, diversion risks and the procedure to N'Djamena and Bangui.
BESC in Cameroon in 2026: CNCC procedure, BESC 3.0 and required documents
BESC in Cameroon in 2026: role of the CNCC, BESC 3.0 platform, documents to prepare, cost to check and mistakes to avoid before shipment.
Licensed customs broker in Cameroon: role, licence and freight forwarder
Freight forwarder and licensed customs broker in Cameroon (Douala): the CAD's role, licence and import-export formalities. ALC Transit has secured your clearance since 2017.
New CEMAC customs nomenclature: what changes in 2026
Updated tariff classifications for imports into the CEMAC zone. What you need to know to stay compliant.
How many ports does the CEMAC zone have? Overview of Central Africa's main maritime gateways
Douala, Kribi, Pointe-Noire, Libreville… Overview of the main commercial seaports in the CEMAC zone and their logistics role.
Cutting costs with consolidation: a practical guide
Consolidating cargo can significantly reduce costs. Here is how to organize it efficiently from Cameroon.
Port of Douala: new pre-declaration procedures
The Port Authority of Douala is rolling out new procedures to streamline operations. Overview of the changes.
How ALC supported a cocoa importer's export project
Case study: setting up a regular cocoa export route for a trader based in the Centre region of Cameroon.
Clearing phones in Cameroon in 2026: IMEI, taxes, CAMCIS and network blocking
Uncleared phone in Cameroon? 2026 reform: IMEI, CAMCIS, taxes, status check, regularisation and network blocking.